I love editor Shala Monroque's personal style. She tends to favor classic silhouettes but with a modern twist, whether it be the color or with an accessory. Shala is also frequently seen in amazing pieces designed by Miuccia Prada, sometimes right after it has hit the runway.
I can't stop staring at the second image, with the creamy pearls meshed together with a cherry stem necklace.
(Images: 1. Vogue.it 2. JakandJil 3. Garance Dore 3. Style.com 4. All The Pretty Birds 5. JakandJil 6. Voguefr)
Open weave sweaters popped up all over the spring 2011 runways in various knits. J.Crew, Isabel Marant, and Michael Kors all produced sporty mesh versions that can be dressed up or down.
I dug around in my closet for something similar and pulled out a vintage 1970's tunic and a 1980's dress. The dress has been languishing in a basket because I want the hem shorter. Maybe this will the season I finally do it!
Runway images via Vogue.com
I'm having a pink moment right now, and no bashful blushes, but a strong rosy pink. I think it started with this 1920's flapper necklace that I found a the antique flea market, and now I can't stop noticing this color everywhere.
My favorite silk scarf.
Two of my favorite pieces from the Jil Sander Spring 2011 collection, that pink skirt and those pink pants.
Fendi Peekaboo Large Leather Bag, $2750
The gorgeous Lou Doillon as captured by the equally gorgeous Hanneli. Loving the creamy hammered silk blouse underneath as well. Need more hammered silk in my life.
Alexander Wang Asymmetrical Lingerie Tank, $325, Anthropologie Hello Sunday Blazer, $98, J.Crew Georgette Silk Short, $98, Aldo Dellarose Sandals, $49.98
Inspired by Givenchy Spring 2010, I put together a more casual version that works for our balmy heat. I know the price for the Alexander Wang tank is a bit steep, but I'm looking for pieces that can stand on their own. Does anyone else have a tendency to layer something simple under their jackets, and when it gets too hot you take it off only to realize you outfit has now lost its oomph?
I own the J.Crew Silk Georgette shorts and have been wearing them into the ground. While I've been busy debating if I should get the peat color or a back up black pair as well, they have restocked and sold out again.
Not that I need another striped item in my wardrobe, but I may or may not have put in an order for the Hello Sunday Blazer *whistles innocently*. I really wish we had a local Anthropologie so I could just drop in and try items on. To lessen the sting of having to use mail order, if you have an Anthropologie card shipping is free now through Labor Day.
Unbelievably, designer Tsumori Chisato flew under my radar until last year. So I've spent many hours going back through her runway collections, saving one whimsical image after another into my inspiration folder.
There are many items from the spring 2010 collection that have my heart all aflutter, including the flying swallow prints, scalloped trims and large scale lace pieces.
Images via nymag.com
